Earl Chester Mongold, age 86, of Moorefield, WV passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born on February 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Floyd L. Mongold and Alma Hinkle Mongold. Earl was Brethren by faith and retired as a construction worker.

He is survived by his special friend, Hazel Simmons; one son, Chester A. Mongold and wife, Jeannette, and son, Tim, of Moorefield, WV; one step-daughter, Sharon Parsons of Abbottsville, AL; one step-son, Danny Barb of Lost River, WV; two sisters, Janet Nelson of Cabins, WV and Mallie Combs of Moorefield, WV; one brother, Vernon “Hoss” Mongold of Moorefield, WV; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Elmore Funeral Home in Moorefield, WV with Pastor Danny Sterns officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.